Avocado Toast with Beet Hummus
A vibrant and nutritious twist on the classic avocado toast. The earthy sweetness of the beet hummus complements the rich avocado, creating a balanced and visually striking breakfast or light meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5g
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium-sized beet cooked and peeled
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas canned chickpeas work fine
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, sliced tomatoes, micro greens, feta cheese Optional toppings
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked and peeled beet, cooked chickpeas, minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed. Set aside.
- Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth and spreadable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado onto each slice of toasted bread. Spoon a dollop of beet hummus on top of the mashed avocado layer, spreading it evenly to cover the toast.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced tomatoes, microgreens, or crumbled feta cheese over the beet hummus layer for added flavor and texture.
- Serve the avocado toast with beet hummus immediately, either as a nutritious breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Notes
To prevent browning:
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mashed avocado
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado spread
- Prepare the avocado just before serving for optimal freshness
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